Eco Sphere Academy proudly presents the new Product Standard 4.0, set to take effect on February 26, 2025. This latest version enhances the certification framework, reinforcing its role as a global benchmark for Plastic-Free certifications.
The fourth edition introduces significant improvements, including:
- Refined Recertification Procedures – Making renewals faster and more transparent.
- Optimized Pre-Audit Processes – Offering greater support for businesses striving for compliance.
- Annex 3: Approved Testing Methodologies – Clearly defining scientifically recognized validation methods.
- Annex 4: Recognized Testing Centers & Laboratories – Listing certified institutions that ensure accurate and reliable assessments.
Designed for businesses committed to sustainability, this standard applies to products, packaging, and innovative substances free from plastic at a chemical level. Depending on product characteristics, companies can achieve one of the following certifications:
- Plastic Free Material – For materials and substances with no polymeric components.
- Plastic Free Packaging – For packaging free from polymeric components.
- Plastic Free Product – For fully finished and packaged products without polymeric components.
- Conventional Plastic Free Material – For materials and substances free from fossil-based polymeric components (bioplastics allowed).
- Conventional Plastic Free Packaging – For packaging free from fossil-based polymeric components (bioplastics allowed).
- Conventional Plastic Free Product – For fully finished and packaged products free from fossil-based polymeric components (bioplastics allowed).
With rising consumer demand for sustainable solutions, obtaining Plastic-Free Certification is more than a commitment to the environment—it is a powerful market differentiator. Companies that align with this standard demonstrate leadership in responsible production and innovation.
Join us in setting a new global standard for sustainability. Discover the new Product Standard 4.0!